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March 9, 2015
By Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
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Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

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[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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the lenses
on her glasses
are so thick, i wonder if
she wants me to see her red eyes.

© Anthony R., Wilmington, MA

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I'm currently in a bit of pain.

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Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 1 2016 at 5:41 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you very much, Funne. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Funne GOLD said...
on Jan. 29 2016 at 7:51 pm
Funne GOLD, Cleveland, Ohio
19 articles 0 photos 48 comments

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&quot;I never ask a man what his business is, for it never interests me. What I ask him about are his thoughts and dreams.&quot;<br /> <br /> -H.P Lovecraft

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Interesting use of surrealism in poetry
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 20 2016 at 6:32 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoy my poetry, and I'll be writing more in the future.
Blondie625 GOLD said...
on Jan. 19 2016 at 7:35 pm
Blondie625 GOLD, Kingsland, Georgia
10 articles 0 photos 6 comments

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&quot;I wonder how I should like you to put me gently out of my pain.&quot;<br /> -Robert Frost

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This has so much emotion and power in such a small amount of lines; You are truly a talented writer. I look forward to hearing more from you!! ^_^
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 3 2015 at 10:27 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

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[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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I hope that's a good thing! In which case, I'm glad you enjoyed this.
.king. SILVER said...
on Jun. 3 2015 at 11:24 am
.king. SILVER, Yeux Bien Tres Bien, Other
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( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡&deg;)

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I'm dumbstruck.
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on May. 26 2015 at 3:02 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
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[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you very much, GreekGoddess. I have thought on previous occasions of using capitalization or punctuation, but I think this fits my style more. However, I'm really glad to hear your input. Thank you for your critique.
GreekGoddess BRONZE said...
on May. 21 2015 at 4:23 pm
GreekGoddess BRONZE, Andover, Connecticut
3 articles 0 photos 182 comments

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"The unprepared rebel dies in the fire."<br /> ~unknown

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Wow, this is awesome! I think it might be better if you added capitalization but other than that I love it! Great job :)
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on May. 11 2015 at 12:50 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
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[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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I'm glad you like it, Robot, and thank you. I try.
RobotPenn. SILVER said...
on May. 10 2015 at 11:11 pm
RobotPenn. SILVER, El Paso, Texas
8 articles 1 photo 81 comments

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&quot;Profound change is cumulative.&quot;

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Niiiiice, Amai. Congrats! It's fantastic, as always. :)
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on May. 10 2015 at 3:12 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you, Ray. I'm so happy to be in the magazine again, I've been twirling around for a few days in a row. I don't think I'm getting dizzy any time soon, though.
Ray--yo PLATINUM said...
on May. 10 2015 at 3:32 am
Ray--yo PLATINUM, Kathmandu, Other
43 articles 2 photos 581 comments

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God Makes No Mistakes. (Gaga?)<br /> &quot;I have hated the words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.&quot; -Liesel Meminger via Markus Zusac, &quot;The Book Thief&quot;

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You did it again! Congratulations, and all the best. (Also, I think the poem looks better now, with the spaces removed.)
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on May. 6 2015 at 10:42 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you very much, Donna. I'm fairly surprised myself, to be honest .////.
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on May. 6 2015 at 10:38 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you so much. I'm really happy you enjoyed it, and I'll do my best to publish more.
The_DoctorDonna PLATINUM said...
on May. 6 2015 at 6:26 pm
The_DoctorDonna PLATINUM, Anytown, Iowa
44 articles 2 photos 105 comments

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&quot;Nothing is impossible. The word itself says &#039;I&#039;m Possible&#039;&quot;

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Congrats Amai!!! I just saw this got published! Well done!
theblondechick GOLD said...
on May. 6 2015 at 10:28 am
theblondechick GOLD, Kingsport, Tennessee
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Simple but very raw. Good poem.
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on May. 4 2015 at 12:31 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
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Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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Thank you very much, Mckay. I actually just got in the magazine, and I'm somewhat astonished.
Mckay ELITE said...
on Apr. 30 2015 at 5:26 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
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&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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sometimes simplicity is essential to writing a genuine, raw piece. simplicity creates something more authentic and memorable. well done, amai! congrats on the continuous achievement of editors' choices.
Allen. PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 13 2015 at 6:56 pm
Allen. PLATINUM, Palo Alto, California
32 articles 9 photos 525 comments

Favorite Quote:
[i]No matter how much people try to put you down or make you think other things about yourself, the only person you can trust about who you really are is you[/i] -Crusher-P

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I'm glad you were able to relate this to your life.
TheBlackCrow901 SILVER said...
on Apr. 13 2015 at 1:33 pm
TheBlackCrow901 SILVER, Chatham, Illinois
5 articles 0 photos 23 comments

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&quot;Let this be your honour: always love more than you are loved and never to be second in this.&quot;

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this reminds me of a convo i had with me sister and father the other day, it is very well written!